the new girl in our family comes home

We've been blessed again.
We had another daughter she was born at 8:33 am on Monday in Rochester, Minnesota. After three days in the hospital everyone's finally gotten home safe and sound. Now I have the chance to share some pictures and video of our newest little girl. She's been a real joy to watch and hold.

Right now she's being just a little vocal about a few things. She's learning very fast about the world around her and is getting very close to her mom. The pictures are just a few of many from the past week. If your browser doesn't support the slide show try this link out picasaweb.google.com/unlikelyconversation/ANewGirlInOurFamily




We even broke out the video camera on the day of our newest daughters birth. I get a real kick out of watching the way her big sisters responded to meeting her. The giggles are are coming from pure joy. Our minute older twin had a cold that day and had to wear a surgical mask so not to get the baby sick.

There's no question for me. We've been blessed with our two older girls and now we are blessed again as our family is continuing to grow. For all these gifts we give our thanks and praise to God.

Pax,
Unlikely

Please check out the video. It's posted on youtube and on vimeo. Please let me know if you can see any difference in quality. I like vimeo but I want to give them both a try and see how they both work.

Vimeo's first,


Our 3rd daughter's First Day from Unlikely on Vimeo.

youtube is next

Norah's been born

Siri and I are proud to announce the arrival of our newest girl: Norah Kathryn. She was born at 8:33 am at Methodist Hospital. She's nursing right now. She was 8lbs 1oz, 21 inches long and is very beautifil. Siri and Norah are both doing very well. Siri thinks its funny that she doesn't look like either of her sisters.
In Christ we have our hope and give thanks today.
John & Siri.

Waiting Room

Siri just headed in to the "delivery room" at Rochester Methodist Hospital. It's time for her spinal and then I'll be brought in for the delivery, by way a c-section, of our 3rd daughter. We've been listening to her strong heart beat and waiting. Now I'm the one waiting alone.

progress on 1 of the root causes of recession?

Watching Nightline I finally heard the news I've been wating for, President Obama is expecting an audit of the nation's banks. As part of "taking off the bandaid" on Wall Street. (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Politics/story?id=6839534
Finally real progress 1 year after this recession started. We needed this last year; and now I think we're going to get it to happen.

The 2nd tooth is gone

Our minute older girl wants me to put this picture on the internet tonight. She lost her second tooth tonight 35 days afterlosing he first. She's playing at sluring her words a little for fun.
Its fun to watch the girls grow up a little each day.

A new call

I announced, in church this morning, that I have recieved a new call to serve as a pastor in a different church. After 5 years, the past two working with various interim pastors, it seems like a good time for us to move on to a new call. The news was a surprise for most everyone. There were lots of hugs and a lot of surprised expressions and word for both me and my beloved.
I received the formal letter extending the call 8 days ago. My beloved received an offer from a clinic in the same town just 3 days ago. It's a very exciting and hopeful time for both of us and our girls; now we just need to sell our house.
We told the kids that this move was a possibility 2 weeks ago. We told them it was a secret. They said it would be hard to keep. They surprised us by keeping it as well as they did. Tomorrow they can start sharing the news, just like I am tonight.
Pax,
unlikely